Access Guide
Introduction
- University services in this building: Student Residences www.dundee.ac.uk/studentservices/residences www.dundee.ac.uk/studentservices/supportworker/sanctuary.htm.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in the City Centre Campus.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Dundee.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Heathfield Car Park.
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Level Change (Main Entrance - Flats 1-12)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- The stairs are located to the left of the entrance lobby.
- The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- Flats 1 and 2 are on the ground floor.
- Flats 3 and 4 are on the first floor.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the lobby.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 92cm x 140cm (3ft x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- The lift is not to be used in case of fire.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 4 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to Belmont Flats 1-4.
- The accessible facilities are located in rooms numbered 3 in flats 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was Flat 1, Room 3.
- The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 180cm x 300cm (5ft 11in x 9ft 10in).
- The bed is 55cm (1ft 10in) high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 34cm (1ft 1in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are an adjustable bed, a high back adjustable desk chair, automatic door to the bathroom with push pad, a ceiling hoist available.
- Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are a lowered kitchen worktop with hob and sink, 78cm to underside, automatic door to the kitchen with push pads.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 249cm x 212cm (8ft 2in x 6ft 11in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 148cm (4ft 10in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are lever.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- The shower seat height is 53cm (1ft 9in).
- There are handrails available.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
- The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
- Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
- The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Available mobility auxiliary aids include ceiling tracking hoists are available.
- There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
- There is / are 4 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- Flats 1-4 are similar with similar flat adaptations.
- Flats 3 and 4 are at first floor level via the lift, which cannot be used during emergency evacuations.
- Flat 2 room 3 has a Clos-o-mat WC and a ceiling hoist rail between bed and desk.
- Ceiling hoists are available when required.
- Flat 25 room 6 has flashing beacons in the bedroom and shower and vibrating pillow. There is also a flashing beacon in the lounge.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.